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246 thoughts on “On a Weekend Concert with Neil Diamond”

OK. So you’re right! You did NOT pick my choice 😉
I have many favourites, which I shall leave for others, for now. And here, I give you “Shilo” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98mxTslGjbs
Looking forward to others’ submissions…

Dale,
I doubt if my opener bumped anyone – but for me – the perfect opener. The first time I heard this song was as the opener to the Hot August Night album – I was hooked. Good choice to follow mine! … PS: My choice is also a RRR fav.

I only know a few Eagles songs too. I’ll be listening to them tis week. I’m sure many will want to post their favs. There was a song we did our dance exercises but I won’t say until next week. Hope no one posts it first. : O

Love your choice Dale, I missed this epic Concert, and its good to browse through peoples song choices.. Wishing you well.
And thanks again Frank.. I couldn’t resist coming back to peek behind the Stage curtain, even though the concert over.
Have a great weekend to you both.

If I had a Song choice I bet they have already been picked,
But I love the song ‘Red Red Wine’, written by Neil Diamond for UB40 in the eighties so submitting that. though its probably been mentioned, but not the time today to go through your amazing 234 comments.. 🙂
Take care all Here..
Much Love ❤

Sue,
I know you are a Neil Diamond fan – and yes – “Red Red Wine” is taken – Tails Around The Ranch (Monika) submitted it. FYI: For the future, CRTL F will search the page for a word/phrase – (for Apple users it’s COMMAND F) … At least you didn’t submit the link to rankle The Producer. (Although he wanted to act here, but I overruled him.) So – here’s a song for you and your beloved hedgehog – “Porcupine Pin” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P526n6wfP4

Great practical JOKE link Frank.. 🙂 hahahahaha 🙂 Thankyou for the smile.. and thought..
AND thank YOU for the Computer Tip, gave the search window a go with the Crtl F. and found the word Hedgehog it highlighted I searched for LOL.. You learn something new every day.. Brilliant tip Thank YOU. 🙂 Enjoy Sunday.. ❤

I’ve got many favourites, but I’ll give you Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show – but really you have to listen to Hot August Night and turn the volume waaaaaay up 🙂 https://youtu.be/nhGMmmd9Ixs Enjoy.

Pauline,
Awesome – well done continue the string of big songs. Neil has been around so long, it’s interesting to see him at different stages in life. … and glad you joined us before your raucous Saturday night.

I don’t think it’s possible to choose just one favorite, but I do think this song is perhaps the one I think most beautiful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEQ6zWMQV74 September Morn is poetry, and the lush score makes it just about perfect! Have a great weekend all!

As I told you yesterday , Frank, I don’t know much about Neil Diamond, but I wanted to join in, so I studied. The only song which is familiar to me is : https://youtu.be/7ePXck9H1pI , as an Italian singer ,Caterina Caselli, made a cover of this song, which was very popular. 🇮🇹🙋

I hope this snippet of personal Neil Diamond insight isn’t too much of a wet blanket. Apologies in advance for what I’m about to say.
Neil Diamond tunes are etched in memory, I know every word to every song, and then I met the man. It was 1998, work found me managing Food & Beverage for private suites and backstage at the arena in Vancouver. Neil struts in with his entourage, more like a security detail forming a triangular wedge around him, Diamond’s arrogance was palpable. I introduce myself as venue contact, nary a glimpse of acknowledgement preceded his one and only demand. Without batting an eye Neil blustered, “under no circumstances will your staff make eye contact with me, anyone who does must be fired on the spot”. Holy crap! Are you kidding me! Yikes!!!

Thanks for the link, no argument from me over his talent, the man is an icon, his music uplifting, familiar and enduring. I apologize for sharing a personal experience. For the record Neil Diamond’s conduct barely registers on my list of work related interaction with touring music artists. Fame is a tough road to haul, if I held backstage peculiarities against artists I wouldn’t still listen to Elton John, the Rolling Stones or Neil Diamond.

Thanks for your thoughtful response. I understand your point. Unfortunately, too many “stars” in all fields let ego through fame get into the way. Kind of related story from my end. Ben Davidson was a big football star in the late 60s-early 70s. Long after he retired, he was on the same cruise ship as us. I respected his privacy, so I didn’t say anything to him. At a social, I said something – and at the end of our conversation he said something that floored me. (and I paraphrase) … I didn’t always appreciate fans, so thanks for remembering me.

Ben Davidson’s appreciation is a rarity, few celebrities share his perspective. My work interaction with celebrity revolved around music stars. Before they set foot in the building I knew what to expect based on their rider. A rider spells out precise requirements re food & beverage, distribution of dressing rooms and special requests. I won’t name names, but can tell you I had to apply red polish on nails of raw chicken feet and place them in a bowl to make a centerpiece, assign a private room for BJ (the tour blow job woman) no farther than 30 feet from the main dressing room, display Evian water in the shape of a skull and install new toilet seats verified as untouched with proof of purchase and installation work order. Rider after rider amounted to frivolous bullying, they did it because they could. That said, it never stopped me from enjoying music I liked. Human nature is what it is, fame is a surreal burden to carry and I never held it against them. I can say it was refreshing when stars asked for nothing more than a simple dressing room and dinner with their crew – Carlos Santana, Harry Connick Jr., and Joe Cocker belong to that club. 🙂

It shouldn’t surprise you then that the worst ones are those whose fame flame was flickering. In my mind their absurd demands were a last gasp, a understandable, yet so unnecessary display of relevance. It’s so sad to witness music icons facing middle age, artists like Elton John, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, exhibit petulant behaviour.

I can see that … and also the reaction to at-the-top of fame. One request at this end. I appreciate your examples/stories – … and understand you initial comment much more now – but for my future concerts, no more wet blankets. I simply want to focus on the music and people enjoying the music.

Good morning!
I am so rushed and have zero time but I couldn’t miss this!
So my choice is You Don’t Bring Me Flowershttps://youtu.be/waFxSg5F7cc. I love the melody and the beautiful lyrics. Classic.
Enjoy the concert! Many Fiery hugs
♡

Kerry,
Although a visitor here, welcome first-time attendee. Good start with a great song. TIP: Next time submit the YouTube link of the song. … Nonetheless, I have you cover, here it is … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty1dwBCR6D0 … No matter where the crowd is, crowds love this song (why I submitted a longer live version). By the way, come on back to listen to other songs for your weekend concert.

I was going to go with “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon”, which was written by Diamond. But I wasn’t sure if it met the specs since it was covered by Urge Overkill in “Pulp Fiction”.

And I just couldn’t bring myself to offer up “Sweet Caroline”, seeing as how the Red Sawx stole that one! Sooooo . . I went with another one of my faves (With Diamond, there are SO many faves) . . Hello Again . . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31z5ExgoGws

Marc,
Another wonderful song. Plus, I’m glad you passed on Sweet Caroline for the main reason of always living with yourself about the choice! However, you did submit a great song!

Regarding Girl, You’ll Be A woman Soon. It falls into a somewhat similar category as I’m A Believer. He wrote it – The Monkeys made it a hit – He recorded and performed it. In your case, I wrote and recorded the song before Pulp Fiction was a movie. So, The Producer would have acted if you submitted the cover. So … for you … here’s the song by Neil 27 years (or so) before the movie. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc_ZNWBx7-M

You got in with this one before me. 🙂 Brings back fond memories of our voyage on the Windsor Castle as hubby and I travelled from Southampton England to start a new life in South Africa in December 1970. It was playing in the disco every night. What an adventure and what a lot of fun we had.

I am not going to be around for this one as much. Also, although I know he is super talented and wrote a ton of hit songs, he was never my favorite. I do like this, the studio version of Love on the Rocks: https://youtu.be/MK5N6iPLrEs

My goodness…to go from a week’s worth of Queen to Neil Diamond has been, ahem…quite an adjustment. Although beloved by many, Diamond was not my favorite balladeer, but in keeping with the rules and not wishing to face wrath of The Producer, I will play along and contribute this 1968 original hit, “Red, Red Wine,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeJ55sUacPM for your listening pleasure. Happy weekend. 🎶Cheers! 🍷

Well …. Well … Well … I had errands to run that couldn’t wait so here I am trying to get a song that no one has posted. 😳 I checked on the others who’ve added their songs but there are many and my eyes were getting wonky. 😄 Ssoooo …. here goes:Neil Diamond – Brooklyn Roads 2008 https://youtu.be/hVFaKKWoE-w/
Since we’re both from Brooklyn I suppose I should have chosen this one. Enjoy !!!
😎

Glad you listened to Dale! It’s not fun getting buzzed, and there’s that BIG RED BUZZER The Producer puts in a comments box, so whoever scrolls comments sees you got it. However, I have taken the odd chance, maybe a buzz, maybe not.

I saw Neil Diamond in concert in Cleveland in 1976. Great show. September Morn and Song Sung Blue are two of my favorites and already mentioned. I’ll add He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usZtSl8mX08

Guapo!
Glad you made it here. Bummer that those who missed his concerts will not get any more chances as I think is done touring … but one never knows. It’s my tradition here that if a comment doesn’t have a song, I give one … so from me to you … Kentucky Woman … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpxuW5netOs

George,
Good job not posting Brother Love … However, I have one for you … actually one of my favorites … and one that I’m surprised is still available … Soolaimon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P0qIjVZz2k … enjoy!